[Capt. Debbie]

True dat. The boat paperwork has nothing to do with the trailer. Funny thing after sold, the seller usually wont give you the time of day. Hope you're not "most".

The onus on trailer registration is on to prove you and the guy who sold it to you did not steal it.

Did he ever register it? Get that expired registration with a notarized bill of sale to prove at least he owned it and he sold it to you.

Also get a separate price for trailer, motor and boat. Registration is sales tax on boat, not motor or trailer.